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W31 BUY

2007 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,910 mi
Last recorded49,910 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Canter82,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 BUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,910 miles

Rear Diff seal leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,178 miles

Nearside Rear Both tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Both tyres worn close to legal limit

Pads wearing light on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 45,460 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 43,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 40,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2019 33,732 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,694 miles

advise under body corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2017 33,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlight condensation, pattern ok

Fail 24 Jun 2014 31,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlight condensation, pattern ok

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,329 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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W31 BUY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 82,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W31 BUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W31 BUY registered?

W31 BUY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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